Concord, NH – New Hampshire will remain firmly in winter’s grip next week as Arctic air continues to settle over the Northeast through December 9–15, according to the NOAA Climate Prediction Center’s 8–14 Day Outlook issued December 1.
Forecasters say temperatures will stay below normal statewide, extending a cold stretch that began in early December. The southern tier, including Manchester and Nashua, will likely see highs in the 30s, while northern regions could remain locked in the 20s with subzero wind chills overnight.
Precipitation is forecast to trend above normal, meaning light snow and wintry mixes are likely across much of the state. The White Mountains could see accumulating snow by midweek, while lower elevations experience slick morning commutes and patchy ice.
In contrast, much of the western half of the country will experience warmer and drier weather, as California, Texas, and the Southwest shift into above-normal temperature zones. For the Granite State, though, the pattern holds steady — cold, active, and wintry.
Forecasters hint that some moderation may develop later in December, but for now, New Hampshire residents should brace for another week of true December weather — snowflakes, freezing nights, and all.
